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Greek Style Stuffed Peppers Recipe

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Greek Style Stuffed Peppers are a hearty, flavorful dish filled with seasoned ground beef, chickpeas, rice, and fresh herbs. Grilled and baked for maximum flavor, they bring Mediterranean comfort and are perfect for meal prep, freezing, or serving fresh with tzatziki and salad.

  • Author: Tina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Greek
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

Greek extra virgin olive oil

1 small yellow onion, chopped

1/2 lb ground beef

Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

1 teaspoon ground allspice

2 garlic cloves, minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)

1 cup cooked or canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1 small bunch fresh parsley, chopped (about 1 cup packed; or a mix of parsley and dill)

1 cup white rice, soaked 20–30 minutes then drained

3/4 teaspoon hot or sweet paprika

1/4 cup tomato sauce

2 1/4 cups water

6 bell peppers, any color, tops removed and cored

3/4 cup chicken broth (or water)

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a pot. Sauté onion until golden. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Season with salt, pepper, allspice, and garlic.
  2. Add chickpeas and cook briefly. Stir in parsley, rice, paprika, and tomato sauce. Pour in water and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat, cover, and cook for 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
  3. Grill peppers over medium-high heat for 10–15 minutes until softened and slightly charred. Set aside.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  5. Place peppers in a baking dish with 3/4 cup broth or water. Fill each with the rice mixture.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 20–30 minutes.
  7. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with tzatziki sauce and Greek salad.

Notes

  • Use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.
  • Make it vegan by omitting meat and increasing chickpeas.
  • Grilling the peppers adds depth but can be skipped if short on time.
  • Add crumbled feta after baking for a tangy topping.
  • Filling can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for a day.

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Find it online: https://cheftinaskitchen.com/greek-style-stuffed-peppers-recipe/